Menu
11/01/2007
Government paves the way for local commissioning
Plans to give local communities more influence over their health and social care services took another step forward today.
The Minister for Health and Social Services, Paul Goggins, has announced that he is setting up a joint committee to prepare for local commissioning.
The joint committee will include representatives from the four existing health and social services boards with a chairperson appointed by the Department.
Speaking following a consultation exercise on the legislation required to establish the joint committee, Paul Goggins said: "I believe that the new joint committee is another important step in ensuring that health and social care in Northern Ireland is tailor-made for local communities. The new arrangements will enable professionals across the health and social care sector to work together to deliver real and tangible change for their communities."
He added: "I am grateful to all those who took the time to respond to the consultation exercise. It has been extremely encouraging to see the feedback received on the proposals."
Commenting further, the Minister said: "The joint committee’s main task will be to speed up the move to a new, improved way of working where local groups commission local services in a way that best fits the needs of patients and clients. Local health and social care professionals will play a leading role in planning and buying services that are responsive to the needs of the local community."
(EF/KMcA)
The Minister for Health and Social Services, Paul Goggins, has announced that he is setting up a joint committee to prepare for local commissioning.
The joint committee will include representatives from the four existing health and social services boards with a chairperson appointed by the Department.
Speaking following a consultation exercise on the legislation required to establish the joint committee, Paul Goggins said: "I believe that the new joint committee is another important step in ensuring that health and social care in Northern Ireland is tailor-made for local communities. The new arrangements will enable professionals across the health and social care sector to work together to deliver real and tangible change for their communities."
He added: "I am grateful to all those who took the time to respond to the consultation exercise. It has been extremely encouraging to see the feedback received on the proposals."
Commenting further, the Minister said: "The joint committee’s main task will be to speed up the move to a new, improved way of working where local groups commission local services in a way that best fits the needs of patients and clients. Local health and social care professionals will play a leading role in planning and buying services that are responsive to the needs of the local community."
(EF/KMcA)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
16 October 2001
Minister announces the way forward for primary care
The Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Ms Bairbre de Brún, has announced plans for new primary care arrangements in Northern Ireland.
Minister announces the way forward for primary care
The Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Ms Bairbre de Brún, has announced plans for new primary care arrangements in Northern Ireland.
11 March 2003
Primary care must be strengthened says Browne
The role of primary care has to be strengthened and expanded, NIO Health Minister Des Browne has told delegates at the ‘Primary Care-Moving Forward’ conference in Armagh today.
Primary care must be strengthened says Browne
The role of primary care has to be strengthened and expanded, NIO Health Minister Des Browne has told delegates at the ‘Primary Care-Moving Forward’ conference in Armagh today.
24 November 2010
Call For More NHS Domestics
An urgent call for 200 more domestic staff in the local health service to safeguard and enhance patient safety is being made today by the trade union UNISON.
Call For More NHS Domestics
An urgent call for 200 more domestic staff in the local health service to safeguard and enhance patient safety is being made today by the trade union UNISON.
04 March 2004
Minister opens local health and social care group
Health Minister, Angela Smith today officially opened the new premises of Ards Local Health and Social Care Group. The Group will bring together providers of local primary and community services, to ensure a localised approach to the delivery of such services.
Minister opens local health and social care group
Health Minister, Angela Smith today officially opened the new premises of Ards Local Health and Social Care Group. The Group will bring together providers of local primary and community services, to ensure a localised approach to the delivery of such services.
29 September 2021
£8.7m Boost For Mental Health Services
Charitable and community mental health services are set to benefit from a new £8.7 million support grant, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced.
£8.7m Boost For Mental Health Services
Charitable and community mental health services are set to benefit from a new £8.7 million support grant, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Gale, coastal severe gale, northwest winds ease from late afternoon. Scattered showers will fall as snow over the hills at first, becoming isolated from mid-afternoon. Maximum temperature 7 °C.Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
